The UK government’s reported plans to introduce a new UK investor visa represent a potentially important development in the country’s economic and immigration strategy. As the government seeks to address the fiscal consequences of tax reforms and…The post A Second
Employer Compliance with Illinois E-Verify Law Still Necessary Despite DOJ Lawsuit
Takeaways
- The DOJ suit against Illinois to block a new state law argues that Illinois is intruding on federal immigration authority.
- Illinois’ law requires E-Verify employers to post state notices and give employees advance notice of any Form I-9 inspections,
An Overview of the Department of State’s New ‘Catch-and-Revoke’ Visa Policy
On April 30, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a shift in U.S. immigration policy by formally introducing the State Department (DOS)’s “catch-and-revoke” visa policy.
Sibling Sponsorship for U.S. Green Cards
Family means everything. As an immigrant-founded and run firm, we’ve walked the path of immigration ourselves. One common question we receive is: “Can I sponsor my brother or sister for a green card?” The answer is yes—but the journey is
Alternatives to the H-1B
Every year, a limited number of H-1B visas are given to people who want to work in the U.S. In a recent post, we covered what to do if you’re selected in the H-1B lottery. Due to the high number
Proposed Changes to ILR: What UK Businesses Need to Know
In This Article
1. Legal Implications of a 10-Year Route to Indefinite Leave to Remain
2. Practical Challenges for Employers and Sponsored Workers
3. Uncertainty Around Implementation: No Transitional Provisions Confirmed
4. Strategic Considerations for…The post Proposed Changes to ILR:
The Time to Prepare for Your Asylum Interview Is Now
Asylum Offices around the country have become very busy. Oldest and newest cases, cases that were previously before the Immigration […]
June 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest Forward Movement for EB-2 and EB-3; USCIS to Use Final Action Dates
Published: May 13, 2025
Quick Snapshot in June 2025
- China EB-2 advances two months; China EB-3 progresses three weeks.
- India’s EB Final Action Dates: No movement across all employment-based categories.
- Rest of the World (ROW):
- EB-2: Moves forward by nearly
Following AIIA Lawsuit, USCIS Releases Detailed I-526/I-526E Petition Data Through Jan. 31, 2025
In response to a Freedom of Information Act request the American Immigrant Investor Alliance (AIIA) filed, USCIS released updated statistics on I-526 and I-526E petition receipts. This data provides insights into the demand for EB-5 visas across different targeted
Trump Administration: TPS for Afghanistan Will Terminate July 12, 2025
On May 12, 2025, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced that she will not renew Afghanistan’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation, meaning that the designation, including work authorization documents, will expire July 12, 2025.
Secretary Noem said,